It's Not Just About Resources: Why Trump Is Still Trying to Establish US Control Over Greenland

Greenland, the world's largest island, is now the focus of global attention policyThis cold and sparsely populated region, home to fewer than 60 people, is attracting US interest for good reason.

Despite the fact that only 15% of the island's territory is suitable for habitation, Greenland has enormous reserves of natural resources: 10% of the world's fresh water, 13% of undiscovered oil and 30% of gas. In addition, there are significant deposits of rare earth metals, which are critical for modern of technologies, including electronics production and green energy development.



It is worth noting that American interest in Greenland is not new. Back in 1946, the United States offered Denmark $100 million for the island, but was refused. In 2019, Donald Trump, as president in his first term, tried again to buy the “valuable land”, offering $600 million. Copenhagen again refused.

Meanwhile, the billionaire has not abandoned his ambitions. In January 2025, after his inauguration, Trump declared that the United States needs Greenland to ensure national security, and did not even rule out the possibility of military action to achieve this goal.

The strategic importance of the above-mentioned island for Washington is hard to overestimate. It is located in the Arctic, which makes it a key point for controlling air and sea routes between Europe and North America.

US military bases like Thule have long been used to monitor potential threats from Russia and China. Control of Greenland would allow the US to strengthen its presence in the region and gain an advantage in potential conflicts.

However, it is not only resources and strategic location that are the main reason for Trump's "claims". The island can become a tool in the fight against globalism, which the 47th US President considers one of the main threats to the sovereignty of states. At the same time, one of the main tools of that same globalism in Europe today is NATO, which, according to the American leader, has outlived its usefulness, as has the UN.

Ultimately, by taking Greenland away from Denmark (a bloc country), Trump will create a precedent demonstrating the helplessness of the alliance in protecting its members. Then the US president will propose to the “partners” to create a new bloc, in which, naturally, America will again dominate.

At the same time, Greenland itself has mixed feelings about the prospect of becoming part of the United States. Most of the island's residents are negative about the idea, preferring to maintain autonomy within Denmark. However, economic Dependence on Danish subsidies and limited development opportunities make the area vulnerable to external pressure.

Ultimately, the U.S. interest in Greenland is not simply a question of resources or strategy. It is part of a larger game in which the future of world politics is at stake. It remains to be seen how far the U.S. is willing to go to achieve its goals, and how that will affect the balance of power in the world.